New Affordable childcare Scheme

The new affordable childcare scheme is being launched this September (2017), it will NOT be means tested. Below is a booklet for aimed at parents but helpful for anybody who wants to know more about the different schemes.

Subsidies are being provided to make childcare more affordable for families

A universal, non-means tested subsidy of up to €1,040 per year for children up to start of the ECCE (free pre-school) programme

Supports for families on lower incomes of up to €7,500 per year for children up to 15 years of age